Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Platelet count
Platelet count
ThromboExact tube
| Test | Platelet count |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | PLTT |
| Profile | |
| Clinical Indication | Used to confirm a platelet count in confirmed or suspected EDTA mediated platelet clumping |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | ThromboExact tube. These can only be obtained by contacting the Haematology labs at York or Scarborough. |
| Minimum Volume | 1 x 2 mL (adult) |
| Special Precautions | |
| Stability | 24 hrs |
| Turnaround Time | 1 hour (urgent) 4 hours (routine) |
| Laboratory | York & Scarborough Hospital |
| Reference Interval | Reference range printed on final report and see additional information in Haematology section of this website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-of-services/laboratory-medicine1/haematology-/ |
| Limitations | None stated |
| Additional Information | A platelet count only can be reported using these tubes. If other FBC parameters are required, then an EDTA sample must be taken and a FBC test requested. |
